How to recognize dehydrated and dry skin?

Dehydrated skin presents :

• occasional sensations of tightness (after make-up removal, when getting out of the shower)
• redness
• dry lines at the corners of the eyes

Dry skin presents :

• continuous sensations of tightness
• irritation
• a dull appearance
• areas of dryness and desquamation (peeling skin)

Which cosmetic ingredients are best for dehydrated or dry skin?

Before throwing yourself into the composition of your creams, the skin must first and foremost be hydrated from within. So it's important to drink at least 1.5 liters of water a day, eat abalanced diet and eat water-rich fruit and vegetables.

Lack of hydration is a lack of water. Dehydrated skin doesn't retain enough water, so it needs moisturizing or humectant active ingredients such as glycerine, aloe vera or hyaluronic acid to capture and retain water in the skin. This enables the skin to maintain a daily dose of hydration and cope with external aggressions (wind, cold, pollution, UV rays) that damage the skin's barrier function day after day.

Lack of nutrition is a lack of lipids, of fat. Dry skin doesn't produce enough sebum to maintain its barrier function, and needs emollients such as plant oils and butters to nourish and reconstitute the skin's hydrolipidic barrier. In fact, lipids keep skin cells glued together, helping the skin to retain water. 

Contrary to popular belief, oil does not moisturize! It forms a protective barrier on the skin to prevent dehydration.

In short, nourishing and moisturizing your skin ensures its good health. It makes your skin more radiant and beautiful. Moisturizing and nourishing fights premature aging and the appearance of wrinkles. The most important thing is to know how to choose and adapt a solution according to your skin type.

Use skin-friendly products

The use of overly aggressive cosmetics damages the barrier function of the skin's hydrolipidic film. Yodi face cleansers are gentle on the skin and contain no controversial ingredients, so they will respect the skin's protective barrier and limit dehydration. Trio d'huiles powder cleanser is ideal for dry skin, as it contains 3oils: argan oil, hemp oil and safflower oil, ideal for skin lacking lipids. 

The powder cleanser Vitamin C and Hibiscus flowers is ideal for normal skin lacking radiance, and the powder cleanser Purifying charcoal is ideal for combination to oily skin with a tendency to acne, thanks to the presence of plant charcoal and zinc.